Crew SC said this morning it has acquired Panamanian midfielder Cristian Martinez for the rest of the 2016 MLS season.
Martinez, 19, will be on loan from Chorrillo FC of the first-division Liga Panamena de Futbol. He will occupy an international roster slot on the Crew's roster.
“Cristian is a young, talented player with a bright future, and we're pleased that we were able to complete this deal after having him in training with us over the course of the last few weeks,” sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter. “We're excited to work with him and do our best to help him realize his potential as a professional.